Meridian, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Bosque County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,546 Population 740/sq mi density
$61,607 Median Income $29,501 per capita
$112,100 Home Value $259,902 Zillow
$736 Median Rent 24.4% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
208 Violent Crime/100K 208 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$61,607 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,100 home value, $736/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
208 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Meridian enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.5°F
21% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation763 ft (233 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density740/sq mi
Coordinates31.9266°N, 97.6491°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBosque County County
Nearest AirportWaco Regional (ACT)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.0"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.46"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.32"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score36.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability69.8 / 100
Community Resilience33.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

90 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on May 1, 2024.

May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 81 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 124 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 121 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 110 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 110 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 125 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 70 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 123 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 77 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 110 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 120 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 113 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 123 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 123 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 69 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 52 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 79 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 122 km
May 1, 2024 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M3.1 78 km
Jan 13, 2014 2 km ESE of Reno, Texas M3.1 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Ike (2008, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2008 Ike Category 2 246 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

670 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 142 fatalities, 1,194 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 6, 1973 EF5 37 km 0
May 11, 1953 EF5 63 km 114
May 15, 2013 EF4 55 km 6
Apr 25, 1990 EF4 96 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF4 52 km 0
Mar 10, 1973 EF4 89 km 6
Mar 31, 1959 EF4 41 km 6
Apr 21, 1952 EF4 51 km 0
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 92 km 0
May 15, 2013 EF3 39 km 0
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 96 km 0
May 12, 2000 EF3 27 km 2
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 96 km 2
May 27, 1997 EF3 86 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 74 km 0
Mar 14, 1990 EF3 96 km 0
May 12, 1982 EF3 98 km 0
May 12, 1982 EF3 82 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 60 km 0
May 11, 1978 EF3 50 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CRITTENBERG COMPLEX (21,391 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 CRITTENBERG COMPLEX 21,391 73 km
2022 BIG L 9,653 66 km
2006 HUCKABAY 9,100 80 km
2022 CHALK MOUNTAIN 6,461 39 km
2011 ROBINETTE 6,039 77 km
2011 UNNAMED 5,706 77 km
2011 BIG TRICKLE RANCH FIRE 3,623 24 km
2011 C#491 3,616 94 km
2022 3 OAKS 3,294 87 km
2018 HARMAN ROAD 3,094 73 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,944 83 km
1993 UNNAMED 2,431 64 km
2018 FARMERS ROAD 2,383 90 km
2009 OWL CREEK 2,376 71 km
2011 UNNAMED 2,236 82 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,067 60 km
2005 200 MOUNTAIN RIDGE 2,051 70 km
2005 CARTER 1,898 84 km
2006 BROWNS CREEK RANGE 1,889 71 km
1992 UNNAMED 1,854 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 49°F (10°C) 2.7 in
March 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
April 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in
June 80°F (27°C) 3.9 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.3 in Driest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.6 in Warmest
September 78°F (25°C) 3.7 in
October 67°F (19°C) 4.5 in Wettest
November 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
December 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in

Meridian has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (2.3").

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